Overview
Explore the ancient Phoenician colony of Utica, the port town of Ghar el-Melh and the historic city of Bizerte on a day trip from Tunis, then visit Cape Angela and hike in Ichkeul National Park.
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Itinerary
Tunis
Hotel pick-up in Tunis.
Utica
Phoenician colony: Roman forum, temples, amphitheatre, thermal baths, House of the Waterfall.
Ghar el-Melh
Former strategic port and Ramsar wetland; drive along the lake.
Bizerte (Qsiba and old port)
Fortified Qsiba district, Venetian-style old port and fortress; free time for lunch.
Cape Angela
Northernmost point of Africa.
Ichkeul National Park
30-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint over the lake and its migratory birds.
Tunis
Return to your hotel in Tunis.
Pickup / drop-off & stopsMain stop
Tour description
Highlights Discover the ancient Phoenician colony of Utica on a guided visit Explore the historic port town of Ghar el-Melh and its marshes Stroll through the fortified Qsiba district of Bizerte Visit Cape Angela, the northernmost point of Africa, and enjoy the view Enjoy a hike in Ichkeul National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site Full description Start your excursion with a convenient pick-up at your hotel in Tunis. Head north to Utica, a Phoenician colony with more than 3,000 years of history. Explore the Roman forum, the temples, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. Visit the House of the Waterfall and learn about the role of the city during the Punic wars. Next, head to Ghar el-Melh, a picturesque town with a rich Phoenician, Roman and Ottoman past. Explore this strategic former port, the first town in North Africa accredited by the Ramsar Convention on wetlands. Discover its marshes and enjoy a drive along the lake. Continue to the heart of Bizerte and explore the Qsiba, the fortified district around the port and the historic soul of the city. Walk through its narrow lanes lined with whitewashed houses to the Venetian-inspired old port. Visit its imposing fortress, which protected the city from sea raids for centuries. Enjoy an hour of free time for lunch before heading to Cape Angela, the northernmost point of Africa. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea and take photos of the rocky headland. Finally, visit Ichkeul National Park, a natural paradise and UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a 30-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. This sanctuary is home to thousands of migratory birds such as flamingos, storks and geese. Good to know Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start Duration: about 9 hours Live guide: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German Wheelchair accessible Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes; bring a camera, sunscreen and water Alcohol and drugs are not allowed
Explore the ancient Phoenician colony of Utica, the port town of Ghar el-Melh and the historic city of Bizerte on a day trip from Tunis, then visit Cape Angela and hike in Ichkeul National Park.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Phoenician colony of Utica on a guided visit
- Explore the historic port town of Ghar el-Melh and its marshes
- Stroll through the fortified Qsiba district of Bizerte
- Visit Cape Angela, the northernmost point of Africa, and enjoy the view
- Enjoy a hike in Ichkeul National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Full description
Start your excursion with a convenient pick-up at your hotel in Tunis. Head north to Utica, a Phoenician colony with more than 3,000 years of history. Explore the Roman forum, the temples, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. Visit the House of the Waterfall and learn about the role of the city during the Punic wars.
Next, head to Ghar el-Melh, a picturesque town with a rich Phoenician, Roman and Ottoman past. Explore this strategic former port, the first town in North Africa accredited by the Ramsar Convention on wetlands. Discover its marshes and enjoy a drive along the lake.
Continue to the heart of Bizerte and explore the Qsiba, the fortified district around the port and the historic soul of the city. Walk through its narrow lanes lined with whitewashed houses to the Venetian-inspired old port. Visit its imposing fortress, which protected the city from sea raids for centuries.
Enjoy an hour of free time for lunch before heading to Cape Angela, the northernmost point of Africa. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea and take photos of the rocky headland.
Finally, visit Ichkeul National Park, a natural paradise and UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a 30-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. This sanctuary is home to thousands of migratory birds such as flamingos, storks and geese.
Good to know
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
- Duration: about 9 hours
- Live guide: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes; bring a camera, sunscreen and water
- Alcohol and drugs are not allowed
What’s included
8 included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Live tour guide
- Visit of Utica
- Visit of Ghar el-Melh
- Visit of Bizerte
- Visit of Cape Angela
- Visit of Ichkeul National Park
- Lunch
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